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Magic Johnson's Son EJ Dazzles in Bold Fur Coat and Heels in NYC — Photos
The basketball legend's son just reminded everyone that style runs in the family, and his latest New York City look is getting people talking for all the right reasons.
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EJ Johnson, son of NBA icon Magic Johnson, was spotted in New York City on May 2, 2026, dressed in an ensemble that made everyone around him turn and stare. And once you see what he wore and how people reacted, you'll be doing the same thing.
The centerpiece of EJ's outfit was a voluminous bright red (almost hot pink) faux-fur coat that shone brighter than the lights in Times Square. He paired it with long black opera-length gloves reaching to the mid-arm, sheer black tights, and black pointed heels.
A small red handbag, which looked perfectly adorable next to the coat, pulled the whole thing together. It was a deliberate, fully committed look, and EJ wore every piece of it like it was made for him.
Of course, he has always been unafraid to show his style, especially as the 2026 Met Gala is right around the corner, and photos and clips of his appearance made their rounds fast.
On Facebook, one person wrote, "Stop putting this exotic bird on my TL." Another simply called him, "Stunning and brave."
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On Instagram, the comments ranged from playful to full-on supportive. Several people couldn't get past the family resemblance: "My goodness, the spitting image of his dad 😮," "He looks just like his daddy," and similar comments appeared more than once in the thread.
Others were focused squarely on the fashion. "Whatever you believe, you can not deny This look is so FIERCE[sic]!" wrote one commenter. Another added, "Honestly, he's everything he think he is [sic]."
But perhaps the most wholehearted response came from someone who wrote, "Say what you want about but he owns everything that he does. He is truly living his life. Congratulations to him [sic]." Let's check out his transformation:
1992
Earvin Magic Johnson holds his son, Earvin Johnson III, while watching the U.S. women's basketball team play Spain on August 3, 1992, in Barcelona, Spain, next to his wife Cookie and above Michael Jordan.
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1993
Magic Johnson, wearing a "Phantom of the Opera" mask, holds his son Earvin III dressed as Barney alongside his wife Cookie in an Egyptian costume at the Halloween on the Green AIDS fundraiser at Tavern on the Green on October 31, 1993, in New York City
2012
EJ Johnson, Lisa Johnson and Magic Johnson attend the "Magic/Bird" Broadway opening night at the Longacre Theatre on April 11, 2012, in New York City.
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2013
EJ Johnson is seen in Soho on May 9, 2013, in New York City.
2014
EJ Johnson arrives at Sprint Sound Sessions at Webster Hall on April 29, 2014, in New York City.
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2015
EJ Johnson attends The Weinstein Company & Netflix's Golden Globes After Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California.
2016
EJ Johnson is seen on January 18, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.
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2019
EJ Johnson attends the Giambattista Valli show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2019/2020 on March 4, 2019, in Paris, France.
2020
EJ Johnson is seen on September 9, 2020, in New York City.
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2021
EJ Johnson and Nicky Hilton Rothschild attend the Prabal Gurung S/S 22 Show during New York Fashion Week at Robert F. Wagner Park on September 8, 2021, in New York City.
2022
EJ Johnson and Magic Johnson attend the Los Angeles premiere of Apple's "They Call Me Magic" at Regency Village Theatre on April 14, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
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2023
EJ Johnson arrives at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball To End AIDS at The Beverly Hills Hotel on September 21, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California.
2024
EJ Johnson is seen out and about on September 19, 2024, in West Hollywood, California.
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EJ Johnson at the Saint Laurent RTW Spring 2025 show as part of Paris Ready to Wear Fashion Week on September 24, 2024, in Paris, France.
2025
EJ Johnson at the OUT100 Celebration held at nya Studios West on November 21, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
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NEW: 2026
EJ Johnson is seen in Times Square on May 2, 2026, in New York City.
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